LemokeyReleased 2024

L1

88/100
Outstanding
Overall score · how we rate
75% ISO1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading customisability (98/100)
  • Class-leading productivity (89/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Few standout weaknesses for the class
Score profile

Where the L1 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall819881898288
Build quality
81
Customisability
98
Performance
81
Productivity
89
Portability
82
Overall
88
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size75
StandardISO
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesClicky · Tactile · Linear
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typePlate Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Battery4000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialAluminum
BacklightRGB · South-Face
ColourwaysYes

More specs

Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

L1 vs Varmilo MA Series V2 Yakumo White TKL

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
L1MA Series V2 Yakumo White TKL
 LemokeyL1This pageVarmiloMA Series V2 Yakumo White TKL
Overall score88 /10088 /100
Build quality81 /100Better74 /100
Performance81 /100Better75 /100
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Mount typePlate MountPlate Mount
Case materialAluminumBetterWood · Plastic
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes